Posts by silvermason2

I just started reading it recently, and honestly, I’m blown away. Even though it's considered a sacred text, I don't look at it through that narrow lens. Whether you believe in God or not doesn't really matter—I think the Bhagavad Gita is just a stunningly beautiful, inspiring book that anyone can pick up and enjoy. Even if the whole story about its divine origin isn't true—meaning, even if it was penned by a man rather than being spoken by God—you have to admit it was written by someone with an incredible moral compass and a terrifyingly deep understanding of humanity and life itself.

I'll pull some specific quotes for you guys another time. 😉

Lisa Morales4 said:Those "problems" or symptoms you're feeling? They’re really just signs that the vaccine is doing its job and being absorbed by your system.
no pain, no gain 🙂

AMEN.

Olivia Davis81 said:It makes sense that I'm scared of meditation. It's just unfamiliar and feels totally different. Trying to reach a state without any thoughts feels pretty weird to me. I actually asked earlier if there were other ways to wake up my consciousness...

Look, you could always just take some high-quality psychedelics and learn everything in a single afternoon. But I wouldn't recommend that. Everyone reacts differently, and since I can't speak from personal experience, I'll leave that part to you... 😁

Yeah, you can definitely run into arrhythmias, heart issues, or pretty much any physical ailment tied to a blocked chakra.

Let me give you a real-world example from my own life. I dove headfirst into meditation and chakra work way too fast. For a beginner with zero experience, it was just way, way too much spiritual practice all at once. What happened? First off, my appetite just vanished. I had this massive surge of energy coming from nowhere, just bursting out of me. During that stretch, I’d go several nights in a row without sleeping, yet I wouldn't feel tired for a single second during the day. At the same time, I started digging up a ton of subconscious baggage, which spiraled into depression. I spent months just crying from sunrise to sunset, blaming people who had hurt me ages ago. But those old wounds became part of my daily reality; I couldn't shake them or forgive them, and that’s when I actually got sick. I started losing weight rapidly and had no clue why. Every single test at the Mayo Clinic came back perfect—according to the doctors, there was absolutely nothing wrong with me.

Shortly after that, I sat down with two bioenergy practitioners. Both told me the exact same thing: I had massive emotional blocks and a chronic energy deficit in my solar plexus. I also started seeing a psychologist to have an objective person to talk through everything with, and honestly, I felt a shift after just three or four sessions. Meanwhile, I kept getting more medical tests done. Everything said I was perfectly healthy, except for one thing on my endoscopy: my stomach was spasming in one specific spot. It was clearly a physical reaction to negative emotions—and in my case, it was both the emotions and my diet.

So, look, meditation can actually be a perfect indicator of an underlying issue. It often shines a light on the very things we've been trying our hardest to ignore. And isn't it better to face the problem head-on rather than letting it sit there and slowly eat away at you?

As for AP, what exactly is the "illusion" supposed to be, other than the fact that it's hard to prove with materialist research? (Though, I did hear about an experiment where they measured photon counts in a room while someone in the next room was using AP to move around the testing area.) From a strictly scientific standpoint, all spirituality is considered an illusion. That's why I find mainstream science so incredibly conservative; how can you even begin to prove something if you refuse to acknowledge it might exist in the first place? You have to consider everything—both the scientific and the spiritual explanations for a concept. Just because something isn't material doesn't mean it isn't real.

Everything you do in this life—whether you’re grinding hard or just sitting still—leaves a mark on your psyche and your body. Meditation is no exception. People love to talk about "dangers," though I wouldn't call them that; they're really just human reactions to specific stimuli. It's like how one person might feel sick after a single Advil, while someone else can pop a maximum daily dose and feel like they could run a marathon.

You have to follow the instructions for pretty much everything. Just like you’d read the label on a prescription from your doctor, every meditation technique comes with a set of guidelines you need to stick to if you actually want positive results. If you go rogue and start doing stupid stuff without knowing what you're doing, you're going to pay for it later. Believe me, I learned that the hard way.

Any bad experience you have while meditating usually boils down to a few things:
- The specific technique just isn't a good fit for you.
- For beginners, overdoing it can throw your energy levels completely out of whack. You might end up with too much energy—leading to insomnia, loss of appetite, jitters, headaches, or even vomiting—or you might drain yourself too much, leaving you feeling exhausted, listless, depressed, or dealing with weird aches and pains even when your physical exams at the clinic come back perfect.
- You fell for some fake guru who pushed an inappropriate technique on you and charged you an arm and a leg for it.
- You lack basic knowledge about the technique and its effects. When you start feeling things happen, you have no idea where it's coming from, and you end up freaking yourself out.
- A massive pile of subconscious emotional baggage surfaces after just one session, and if you don't know how to handle it, there's a high chance you'll lose your mind.

If someone gets "sick from meditation," it’s not the meditation that caused the illness. The issue was already there; meditation just accelerated it. It’s like schizophrenia—in most cases, the person was already dealing with it long before the first symptoms showed up. Meditation just sped up a process that was already unfolding. As for physical ailments popping up after spiritual practice, those are often just manifestations of emotional blocks. At its core, spiritual practice is about finding internal balance and breaking through those blocks. For instance, if someone can't feel love, they likely have a blockage in their heart chakra, which could manifest as heart issues like arrhythmias. If someone feels helpless or invisible, that's a solar plexus blockage, which can lead to stomach issues, nausea, or diarrhea.

Regarding "going crazy"—like I said, the person was already headed that way, but they might have found out ten years from now instead of today. And honestly, what does "crazy" even mean anymore? Don't tell me that just because I see auras, I belong in a psych ward. Symptoms are one thing, but actual disease is something entirely different. A headache can be a symptom of a thousand things; it doesn't automatically mean you have a brain tumor. Besides, it's always easier to call someone "crazy" just because they're different than to admit to yourself that you're missing out on the incredible experiences they're having. If they see the world through a different lens, why should they be the "weird" one and me the "normal" one? Why can't it be the other way around?!

Drew Gray4 said:Thanks to everyone for the replies. I honestly haven't had a spare second to write anything new.

@Michael Gonzalez77, I’ve been giving that some thought, and I really hope that isn't the case here. For what it's worth, I’m keeping both feet firmly planted on the ground; I’m not drifting off into any delusions or making any irrational moves.

Bradley Roberts10, I’m truly glad my story could bring a smile to your face.

@analoghawk13, you’re definitely the expert here. I don't dive nearly as deep into all this technical stuff as you do, so I have to admit I'm a bit lost following some of what you wrote! :-) Still, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you're right—if the intensity starts to fade, I really hope some of that value sticks around.

@silvermason2, have you ever dealt with something like this? I can't help but laugh about it. :-)

@electrictinker26, thanks a ton. I really dig this chart. It makes me wonder—if humanity actually managed to leap to the very top, what kind of massive turning point would that represent in the grand timeline of our civilization?

@Michelle Sanchez2, I hope to encounter even just a fragment of God. To me, He feels somewhat separate from my own being. While I believe my "self" is eternal, God remains something indescribable—an everlasting light that I can feel deeply, yet He feels incredibly distant from me.

Dennis Nguyen, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Hey, silvermason2 :-) It’s actually pretty difficult to pin down the exact definition of love or being "in love." Maybe I’m even using the wrong terminology—I can't say for sure. One thing is certain: this isn't that narcissistic obsession where you spend all day staring at your own reflection. In fact, I don't look in the mirror much at all; instead, I find myself looking inward, focusing on my true self and my soul. The reason I opened up about these feelings is because I spent almost my entire life feeling ashamed of who I was. I struggled with my body, my character, and everything else, constantly feeling like I was somehow less than everyone else or simply worthless. That’s why I say I’ve fallen in love with myself. To be more precise, I think I’ve become captivated by my own timeless, infinite essence. Because of that shift, I’ve started viewing my physical body through a completely different lens. I have real self-confidence now. I can look people straight in the eye when I speak, I’m not afraid to voice my actual thoughts, and I finally accept myself exactly as I am. I am who I am.

Exactly. Honestly, I'm still processing it all, bit by bit, every single day... You don't have any choice left but to laugh!

@Michelle Sanchez2, you’re making some really sharp points here. Honestly, I could probably go have a chat with the angels about this too. Every time I’ve tried being totally upfront and giving people real advice, they just end up running off to find answers somewhere else. Then they come back with that shallow garbage like, "Just push through it," or "Get out more, you'll feel better." Yeah, right. Total nonsense.

I’ve actually started distancing myself from people who just don't get it—people who aren't willing to open up or tap into positive vibes. They just drain my spirit, and before I know it, I’m absorbing all that negative energy they’re throwing at me. It's exhausting.

@vivideagle8: I honestly think you’ve already made progress just by deciding to talk about this and admitting, "Yeah, I messed up too." The issue seems to be that you're letting yourself get tethered to these emotions instead of just letting them pass through. Seriously, try sitting down and meditating. Don't run from your thoughts. Let the problems hit you from every angle—watch everything that happened to you like you're watching a movie. Be objective. Just be an observer. Watch how you react. If you need to cry, then cry like a kid. Notice every single detail of how your body reacts to a specific thought. Take everything that hurt you and try to look at it as if it happened to someone else, not you. Once you do that, tell yourself that these emotions aren't *you*. They’re just your mind and body reacting to certain events. Take full responsibility for the sadness, the anger, the despair, the depression. That stuff comes from within, not from the world around you. Find where it lives physically—if your heart aches when you think of something, focus on your heart with the intention of releasing that pain. INTENTION is everything. When you have true intention, the universe moves to make it happen. Not just a wish—an INTENTION. After that, you can visualize the person involved in that situation and have a conversation with them in your head. Tell them everything you need to say now that you realize it wasn't the environment or the event itself, but your own reaction to it.

And I'll leave you with something people told me a million times before it finally clicked: stop thinking about how you feel. Feel how you think!!!

Michelle Sanchez2 said:Life never actually serves us anything "bad." Life doesn't serve anything at all; we are the ones creating our own circumstances through our decisions.
First of all, we lack an objective metric for what constitutes "good" or "bad"—those are merely dualistic perceptions and psychological projections of specific events.
When something "bad" occurs, if you take a moment to trace the steps backward to see what led to that moment, you will find the root cause. That cause is always located deep within ourselves.
In reality, life is quite simple and never gravitates toward problems, because focusing on problems requires an immense expenditure of energy.

P.S. This is a general response to all the posts above; it isn't directed specifically at you, but rather a continuation of the collective conversation. 🙂

Honestly, I agree with every single word you said. That was actually what I wanted to write originally, but I backed off for one reason. I’ve been there before where someone feeling depressed reaches out for help, and my responses were pretty much identical to yours. Usually, I just get hit with: "How can you say this is all on me? I didn't cause this! Blah blah blah..."
I'm a perfect example of this myself. Even though I work on my own spiritual growth and stay pretty self-aware about myself and the world, when I'm in a terrible mood, part of me still wants someone to come along and tell me: "Look, this all depends on how you perceive the situation."

But still, you're right.

And it looks like vivideagle8 isn't the type to reject that kind of advice. Since she's clearly focusing on her spirit here, it's obvious to me she already understands everything you wrote. She probably just needs a little nudge to snap out of it and notice all the "good" stuff surrounding her—stuff she’s likely overlooking because she’s hyper-focused on the "bad."

Life is just one big series of bumps in the road. Your spirit is constantly running into obstacles designed to quiet you down, wear you thin, and eventually just snuff you out. My personal survival guide for when things get heavy?

Faith.
Meditation.
Being damn grateful for the good stuff.

There’s this old saying—I can't quite place the author, maybe you've heard it before—that goes something like this: "If you're 98% happy and 2% miserable, but you spend 100% of your energy obsessing over that 2%, your life will be miserable. But if you're 98% miserable and only 2% happy, and you focus 100% on that 2%, your life will be happy!"

I don't know about everyone else, but that hits home for me. It makes total sense. Every single time life throws a curveball my way, no matter how much it sucks, I try to ignore the garbage and lock in on anything beautiful instead. Eventually, those bad moments lose their weight. They stop being a big deal and just... fade away. And then, honestly? Good luck starts falling from the sky.

Good luck out there!

The magic of self-discovery 😍

Zachary Gonzalez8 said:For me, I think I just hit a wall. Honestly? I started feeling pretty damn stupid whenever I was buzzed. Maybe it’s just how I process things now, or maybe it’s just getting older... who knows.🤷

That’s exactly it. You don't even have to force yourself to quit your vices. It just happens naturally as you grow. Your perspective shifts bit by bit, and when that happens, your body and how you react to everything else changes right along with it.

Nowadays, I only drink when I'm hanging out with one or two people. I can't even imagine hitting the clubs every single weekend anymore, even though I used to live for that lifestyle both on weekdays and weekends... xD Spirituality changes you in every possible way; you just have to lean into it. There is no way you can dive into something like that and expect to stay the exact same person you were before.

electrictinker26 said:I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma lately. I’ve started exploring spirituality, which has been a positive step for me—something I chose for myself. However, I’m finding that my longtime friends haven't really progressed in their understanding of things or their worldview at the same pace I have. I don't judge them for it; I truly believe everyone moves at their own speed and no one is less worthy just because they don't see things from multiple perspectives yet. But honestly, it gets lonely sometimes. I find myself holding back my thoughts because I can sense when people start pushing back against certain ideas. To be fair, I’m still the same way about certain topics, so I get it. I know I could go out and find a whole new circle of friends who are on this same spiritual path. At the same time, I'm still very much the same person with my old habits. For instance, there’s the drinking and the general partying. I'm not saying those things are inherently bad, but I’m struggling with how far I should go with this idea of "purifying" myself. I understand the mechanics of reaching a certain state of clarity, but I still have these internal brakes. A part of my past keeps pulling me back toward my old ways, and I feel stuck in the middle. I want to have the best of both worlds. I read constantly that alcohol and spirituality don't mix well, but I’m caught between wanting to evolve and wanting to hold onto parts of my life. The strange thing is, as I grow, I look back at those old habits and realize they don't seem to make sense anymore. It makes me wonder if I'm overthinking it, or if maybe those old ways actually had some purpose after all.

Kudos to you for taking this path. 🙂

I totally get where you're coming from. I went through the exact same thing. Getting into spirituality changes you fast, and you quickly hit this wall where you feel like you don't belong with the people you used to be comfortable with. It doesn't seem like you're judging them; you've just become aware of a reality that can be pretty heavy and depressing sometimes (at least it was for me). My advice? Don't try to open their eyes. You won't win that fight. When they're ready to learn, it'll happen naturally. You can't force spirituality down someone's throat.

That doesn't mean you can't hang out or function in society, but I know plenty of people (myself included) who eventually had to change their entire social circle because being around "unawakened" people became absolutely unbearable. For anyone who wants to jump down my throat right now—I'm not attacking anyone. Those of you who've gone through sudden spiritual shifts will know exactly what I mean. Some people even cut themselves off from the world entirely for a while because it just felt right. That's fine. If you need time to tie up all the loose ends, take it. Don't ignore the need for solitude if it shows up.

As for the booze... Look, you don't have to quit if you don't want to, but cutting back might help if you're serious about moving forward. For me, it just happened. As I progressed, my body naturally started rejecting vices. I used to get brutal hangovers even from five beers, so I scaled my drinking back to once a month. Same with cigarettes—I never had an issue with them, smoked for five years straight, but suddenly they felt suffocating and I had to kick the habit. Your body will send you signals. Just listen to them and don't force it.

Kenneth Parker15 said:Not a chance. silvermason2 sounds like she’s trying to recruit you into some weird cult for "astral experiences."

Glad you gave him the heads up. Honestly, I'm a witch myself and was totally planning on performing some satanic ritual with him. Way to go.

fadedlynx61 said:Hi there—please feel free to delete this if it’s against the rules, but I wanted to reach out. I'm 15 years old, and lately, I've been struggling with stuttering, a real lack of self-confidence, and some pretty rough sleep issues... plus, I tend to be way too withdrawn.
Since yesterday morning, I've had this bizarre sensation—almost like I'm in a coma or just completely disconnected from reality. It’s like nothing feels real, even though I know it is; it's such an unsettling feeling. When I first woke up, I actually thought I was in a coma! It's just a deeply uncomfortable state of being. If anyone here understands what might be going on, could you please let me know?

How long have you been feeling like this? Did something specific happen recently that triggered it?

Can you explain what you mean by "nothing feels real, but at the same time, everything does"?

I’m with Adam Bennett23 on this one. You just wake up one day and suddenly you’re seeing everything through a different lens, and then everyone starts slapping the "depression" label on it.

If you’re fifteen, or even if you’re some kind of "gifted" kid, honestly, most of it feels pretty irrelevant because your whole perception of reality is shifting anyway. It's messy. I don't really have any profound wisdom to offer—and I'm not big on handing out advice on public forums—but I've been through something similar. If you want to talk about it, we can move the conversation to PM.